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Mid-Century Franco Albini Inspired Bamboo Bar Cart
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage mid-century Franco Albini inspired bamboo bar cart with bottle compartments, upper and
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Bar / Serving Cart by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Italian Mid-Century Modern rattan and glass bar or serving cart by Franco Albini
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Bar Cart, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Boho-chic Italian two tiered bar cart from the 1960s made from bamboo and rattan with four bottle
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Bamboo Bar Cart
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian bamboo bar cart with original casters and 2 tiers for storage. Circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo

Italian Bamboo Bar Cart
Italian Bamboo Bar Cart
H 22.75 in W 30 in D 20 in
Mid Century Bar Cart in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1950's
By Franco Albini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An Italian two tiered bar cart from the 1950's made from bamboo and rattan. The bar cart has
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century Bar Cart in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1950's
By Franco Albini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A rare rectangular Italian two tiered bar cart from the 1950's made from bamboo and rattan. The top
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass, Bamboo, Rattan

1960s Gorgeous Magazine Rack by Franco Albini, Made in Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous and elegant serving bar cart in bamboo & rattan by Franco Albini. The structure
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo

Italian Rattan Bar Cart
Located in East Hampton, NY
Chic Italian mid-century bar cart in the style of Albini.....
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Vintage 1950s European Carts and Bar Carts

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Rattan

Italian Rattan Bar Cart
Italian Rattan Bar Cart
H 29 in W 25.5 in D 18 in
CESARE LACCA Glass Bar Cart
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Hawthorne, CA
A sculpted lacquered dark wood bar cart with glass shelving designed by CESARE LACCA. Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Cut Glass, Wood

CESARE LACCA Glass Bar Cart
CESARE LACCA Glass Bar Cart
H 30 in W 20 in D 13 in
Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lace for Fratelli Reguitti 1950s
By Cesare Lacca, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
, like Carlo Mollino, Franco Albini, and Gio Ponti In the exhibition catalogue, curator Meyric R
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Midcentury Cesare Lacca White Walnut Wood Italian Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century white walnut wood (Junglans Regia) bar trolley with bottle holder. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Cesare Lacca Midcentury Wood and Glass Italian Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury bar cart in wood and brass with two removable crystal glass trays. This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Cesare Lacca Cherry Wood and Metal Serving Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury Italian serving bar cart in cherry wood, with metal finishes. This cart was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Midcentury Cesare Lacca Wood Italian Bar Cart with Serving Trays, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid century wood bar trolley. It was produced by Cesare Lacca in Italy during 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass, Metal

Midcentury Italian Bar Cart in Walnut and Glass, Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1960s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century serving bar cart fully made in solid walnut wood. This fantastic cart was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Crystal, Metal

Midcentury Bar Cart in Beech, Brass and Glass, Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1960s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury beech wood, glass and brass bar cart. Cesare Lacca probably designed this
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Crystal, Brass

Cesare Lacca Midcentury Italian Wood Bar Cart with Glass Serving Tray, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury oval bar cart in Khaya Anthotheca mahogany with brass finishes and a stunning
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Cesare Lacca Midcentury Wood Italian Bar Cart with Glass Serving Trays 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury wood bar cart with glass serving trays. This piece is attributed to Cesare
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Midcentury Cesare Lacca Wood Italian Bar Cart with Glass Serving Tray, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
quote refers to the Bar Cart disassembled. Born in Naples in 1929, Italian architect-designer Cesare
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Cesare Lacca Midcentury Wood Italian Bar Cart with Glass Serving Trays, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury wood bar cart with glass serving trays. Cesare Lacca probably designed this
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Cesare Lacca Walnut, Brass and Glass Bar Cart with Bottle Holder, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury bar cart with bottle holder in wood and brass with two removable trays in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Brass and Wood Serving Trolley
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous Italian bar trolley designed by Cesare Lacca in the 1950s in Italy. The bar cart
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Mahogany Bar Cart with Trays and Bottle Holder, MB 1960s
By Ico Parisi, MB Italy
Located in Roma, IT
two trays. This item is in great vintage condition, as this fantastic bar trolley will elevate a
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Mid-20th Century Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Caesar Lacquer Trolley Bar Italy 1950
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Lucca, IT
Carrello Bar di Cesare Lacca Italia 1955 . Il Carrello Bar è in ottone, legno e ha i piani in vetro
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Caesar Lacquer Trolley Bar  Italy 1950
Caesar Lacquer Trolley Bar  Italy 1950
No Reserve
H 29.93 in W 17.33 in D 33.47 in
Mid Century Service Cart by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, in Teack , Cristal Tops
By Cesare Lacca, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Iconic Mid Century Service Cart by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, in Teack , with original Crystal Tops
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Crystal

20th Century Italian Brass And Wood Drinks Trolley In The Manner Of Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A delightful mid century Italian drinks trolley attributable to Cesare Lacca. The two tier cart is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Other Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Ico Parisi Midcentury Aluminum and Formica Trolley Magazine Rack for MB, 1960s
By Ico Parisi, MB Italy
Located in Roma, IT
work was shown, along with that of Carlo Mollino, Paolo Buffa, Franco Albini and other greats, leading
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass, Metal, Aluminum

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Round Serving Bar Cart
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern serving bar cart trolley probably by the Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Dry Bars

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Round Serving Bar Cart
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern serving bar cart trolley probably by the Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Dry Bars

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Franco Albini Style Vintage Italian Bamboo And Rattan Bar Cart
By Franco Albini
Located in Prato, Tuscany
cart. It was made, in the modernist style of Franco Albini, between 1967 and 1969 with extraordinary
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Bamboo, Rattan

Italy 1950s Cesare Lacca Attributed Dry Bar Cart, Laquered Walnut & Burl Walnut
By Brugnoli Mobili Cantú, Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A Brugnoli Mobili Cantù Dry Bar Cart, laquered walnut in mahogany color, brass thread & burl
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Burl, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo & Rattan Bar Cart by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Italian Mid-Century Modern rattan and glass bar or serving cart by Franco Albini
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Mid century modern rattan and bamboo serving bar cart w/ bottles holder.
By Franco Albini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-century modern rattan and bamboo two tier are serving cart liquor bar on wheels.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Bamboo

Liquor trolley by Cesare Lacca - brass and rosewood
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Antwerp, BE
Well shaped Italian liquor trolley/serving cart by Cesare Lacca. Marvellous Italian bar trolley in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

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Brass

Cesare Lacca Walnut and Brass Bar Cart with Magazine Rack, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca, Angelo De Baggis
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous Mid-Century bar cart with magazine rack and bar cart. This wonderful piece was designed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Crystal, Brass, Metal

Cesare Lacca Mid-Century Modern Wood Magazine Rack and Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern wood magazine rack and bar cart. This wonderful piece was designed in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Franco Albini Midcentury "CR-20" Serving Trolley in Teak for Poggi, 1958
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, Italy
This serving trolley or bar cart was designed in 1958 by Italian architect Franco Albini for Poggi
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

Franco Albini and Franca Helg Bar Cart for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in New York, NY
Wood bar cart by Albini and Helg for Poggi composed of two levels and three legs ending in rotating
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Bar Cart Model "Cr20" by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful bar cart model CR20 by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi.   
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Midcentury Italian Bar Cart Model "Cr20" by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1958
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant bar cart Model "Cr20" designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi in Italy, 1958
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Bar Cart Model "Cr20" by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi, Italy 1950
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Bar cart Model "Cr20" by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi, Italy 1950.  
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood, Teak

A Pair of CR20 Rosewood Bar Carts By Franco Albini
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare bar carts (can be end tables), in rosewood by F.Albini for Poggi. Designed ca' 1958
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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

"CR20" Cart by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi, 1958
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Milan, IT
"CR20" cart designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, manufactured by Poggi in 1958. Exquisite
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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Italian Wood Cart CR20 by Franca Helg and Franco Albini for Poggi, 1958
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in MIlano, IT
Wood cart CR20 by Franca Helg and Franco Albini for Poggi, 1958. Wood cart with two shelves, model
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Plastic, Wood

Cesare Lacca Midcentury Wood and Glass Italian Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury wood and glass bar cart designed by Cesare Lacca in Italy during 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Glass Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and stylish form. Italian Mid-Century Modern bar cart in walnut wood with thick
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Cesare Lacca Midcentury Mahogany Italian Bar Cart with Glass Serving Tray, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury mahogany bar cart with mahogany and glass trays. This piece is attributed to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Lacca Midcentury Bamboo and Brass Italian Bar Cart with Glass Shelves, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury bamboo and brass bar cart with glass shelves. This rare piece was designed in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Midcentury Cesare Lacca Wood Italian Bar Cart with Glass Serving Trays 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury wood bar cart with glass serving trays. This piece is attributed to Cesare
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Midcentury Walnut Wood and Glass Italian Bar Cart Attributed to Lacca, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury bar trolley in white walnut (Junglans Regia) with bottle holder. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Cesare Lacca Mid-Century Modern Wood and Brass Italian Bar Cart, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
produced in Italy during the 1950s. This astonishing bar cart features, two big wheels in brass, a sinuous
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Midcentury Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca Brass and Red Wood Serving Trolley
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
the brass and the lacquered wood is simply amazing and incredibly elegant. The bar cart has been kept
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Midcentury Italian Drinks Trolley
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
, Franco Albini. This trolley is in good vintage condition. The wheels all work smoothly and the rope work
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

Midcentury Italian Drinks Trolley
Midcentury Italian Drinks Trolley
H 32.29 in W 30.52 in L 32.29 in
1950s Franco Albini Italian Rosewood Trolley Bar Cart CR20 for Poggi
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Serving bar cart trolley model CR20 designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi Pavia in 1958
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Wood, Rosewood

Albini and Helg Bar Cart
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi, Italy, 1958. Model CR20 wooden trolley on fully
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Albini and Helg Bar Cart
Albini and Helg Bar Cart
H 26.78 in W 26.38 in D 18.12 in
Rosewood ? Franco Albini Bar cart CR-20 for Poggi mid century Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Bar cart mid century bar cart CR-20 rosewood designed by Franco Albini
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Mid-20th Century Italian Carts and Bar Carts

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Rosewood

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Bar Cart, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Boho-chic Italian two tiered bar cart from the 1960s made from bamboo and rattan with four bottle
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Round Italian Bar Cart, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian two tiered bar cart from the 1960s made from bamboo and rattan. New wheels and in overall
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Round Italian Bar Cart, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian two tiered bar cart from the 1960s made from bamboo and rattan with bottle holders. All
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo, Rattan

20th Century Franco Albini Wooden Cart mod. CR-20 for Poggi, 50s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Turin, Turin
Franco Albini (1905-1977) lived in Milan where he stuied Architecture at the Politecnico. He
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

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Bar Cart Albini For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bar cart albini for your home. Each bar cart albini for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bamboo and natural fiber. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bar cart albini — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A bar cart albini made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi and Franco Albini each produced at least one beautiful bar cart albini that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bar Cart Albini?

The average selling price for a bar cart albini at 1stDibs is $2,274, while they’re typically $338 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right bar-carts for You

Forever a sleek and elegant furnishing that evokes luxury and sophistication, a vintage bar cart will prove both functional and fabulous in your living room.

Bar carts as we know them were originally conceived as tea trolleys — a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf — to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Modern bar carts weren’t really a common fixture in American interiors until after the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, when they were rolled onto the sets of Hollywood films. There, they suggested wealth and status in the dining rooms of affluent characters.

As tough as the 1930s had been on the average working American, the postwar era yielded economic stability and growth in homeownership. Increasingly, bar carts designed by the likes of Edward Wormley and other furniture makers became an integral part of sunken living rooms across the United States in the 1950s.

Bar carts were a must-have addition to the sensuous and sleek low-profile furnishings that we now call mid-century modern, each outfitted with the finest spirits and savory snacks that people had to offer. And partially owing to critical darlings like Mad Men, vintage cocktail carts have since seen a resurgence and have even become a selling point in restaurants.

Bar carts not only boast tremendous utilitarian value but also introduce a fun, nostalgic dynamic to the layout of your space, be it in the bar area or elsewhere. In addition to showcasing your favorite bottles of rye and local small-batch gin — or juices and mocktail ingredients — there is an undeniable allure to stacking statement glassware, vintage martini cocktail shakers and Art Deco decanter sets atop your fully stocked mid-century modern bar cart. And one size or style doesn’t fit all — an evolution of cocktail cart design throughout history has yielded all manner of metal bar carts, rattan carts and more.

We invite you to add a few more dashes of class to cocktail hour — peruse the vast collection of antique and vintage carts and bar carts on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Bar Cart Albini
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A bar cart should be stocked with a jigger, shaker, strainer, bottle opener, corkscrew, ice bucket, tongs and various alcoholic beverages.